Date:         Tue, 19 Dec 2006 09:39:15 -0500
Reply-To:     John Meeks <vanagon@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         John Meeks <vanagon@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Winter tire option
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On 12/18/06, Dennis Haynes <dhaynes@optonline.net> wrote:
> http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Continental
> <http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Continental&tireModel=Vanc
> oWinter&vehicleSearch=false&partnum=8QR4VWC&fromCompare1=yes&place=0>
> &tireModel=VancoWinter&vehicleSearch=false&partnum=8QR4VWC&fromCompare1=yes&
> place=0
> For those that want the OEM size tire in a winter design, here is a deal.
> Dennis
>

Folks~~
I have these tires on the rear of my 85 GL. The tread does not look
especially aggressive
but the specs are impressive. Road noise is minimal. They do well in
deep snow as well as slush. Right after I got these tires, the snow
melted and weather has been mild. We have had some heavy rain though
and they seem to stick to the road in these conditions too. I do have
150 lbs of bagged salt over the rear axle and that makes a difference.
I'm waiting for some icy conditions before I write a recommendation
for  The Roadhaus Tire Guide, but so far I'm liking them.

Safe Travels,
John Meeks

Vanagon Rescue Squad
http://www.vanagonauts.com/Vanagon_Rescue_Squad74.htm

'91 Multivan, '85 GL
Top o' Northern Michigan
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